How flexible is the tubing?
Factory-coated copper is a semi-rigid tubing and care should be taken when bending or forming soft copper tube. Although the tubing is slightly more rigid than standard bare copper, the coating helps keep the tube from kinking during the bending process. Most Gas-Tec tube 5/8″ OD and under can be installed without the aid of a special bender. Under ground, the bends are normally made with a wide sweep and a bender is not required. On interior installations where a tight bend is required, the outer coating can be removed in a 10″ 12″ section and a standard copper bender can be applied.
